Oscar (footballer, born 1954) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | José Oscar Bernardi | ||
| Date of birth | June 20, 1954 | ||
| Place of birth | Monte Siao, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1972–1979 | Ponte Preta | 34 | (13) |
| 1980 | New York Cosmos | 3 | (0) |
| 1980–1987 | São Paulo | 294 | (6) |
| 1987–1989 | Nissan Motors | 42 | (5) |
| International career | |||
| 1978–1986 | Brazil | 59 | (2) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1989–1991 | Nissan Motors | ||
| 1992 | AA Internacional | ||
| 1992 | Guarani | ||
| 1993–1995 | Al-Hilal | ||
| 1995–1996 | Kyoto Purple Sanga | ||
| 1997 | Al-Hilal | ||
| 1997 | Cruzeiro | ||
| 1998 | Al-Shabab | ||
| 1999–2000 | Al-Ittihad FC | ||
| 2001–2003 | Al-Ittihad FC | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
José Oscar Bernardi (born on June 20, 1954), known simply as Oscar, is a famous Brazilian former football player. He played as a defender, which means his job was to stop the other team from scoring goals.
Oscar is best known for playing for the Brazil national football team. He was a key player in defence for Brazil in the FIFA World Cups of 1978 and 1982. He also played in the 1986 World Cup as a reserve player. During his career, he played almost 60 games for Brazil and scored two goals.
At the club level, Oscar played for important teams in Brazil like São Paulo and Ponte Preta. He also played for the New York Cosmos in the United States and Nissan FC in Japan. After he stopped playing, Oscar became a coach for several football clubs in both Japan and Brazil. Today, he runs a special training center for athletes in his hometown, Monte Sião, Brazil. In 2007, Oscar Bernardi even started his own football club called Brasilis Futebol Clube.
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Oscar's Football Journey
Playing for Brazil
Oscar was a very important player for the Brazilian national team. He played in three FIFA World Cups, which is a huge achievement for any footballer. He was a starting defender in the 1978 and 1982 tournaments. This means he was one of the first players chosen to be on the field. He played 59 games for his country between 1978 and 1986.
Club Adventures
Oscar had a long and successful club career. He started playing for Ponte Preta in 1972 and stayed there for many years. Later, he joined São Paulo, one of Brazil's biggest clubs, where he won many titles.
In 1980, Oscar had a short adventure playing for the New York Cosmos in the United States. This team was famous for having many international stars. Towards the end of his playing career, from 1987 to 1989, he played for Nissan Motors in Japan.
Life After Playing
After retiring as a player, Oscar decided to stay in football as a coach. He managed several teams in Japan, including Nissan Motors and Kyoto Purple Sanga. He also coached many clubs back in Brazil, such as AA Internacional and Cruzeiro.
Oscar also coached teams in Saudi Arabia, like Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad FC. Today, he helps young athletes improve their skills at his training center. He also founded his own football club, Brasilis Futebol Clube, to help develop new talent.
Oscar's Achievements
Oscar won many important trophies during his playing career.
- With São Paulo:
- Campeonato Paulista (State Championship): 1980, 1981, 1985, 1987
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (Brazilian National Championship): 1986
- With Nissan Motors (Japan):
- Japan Soccer League Division 1: 1988–89, 1989–90
He also received an individual award:
- Brazilian Silver Ball: 1977 (This award is given to the best players in the Brazilian league).
Personal Details
Oscar Bernardi is a Roman Catholic. He also has Italian family roots, which is common in Brazil due to many people moving there from Italy a long time ago.
See also
In Spanish: José Oscar Bernardi para niños
